Over 100 Passengers Rescued from Stranded Amtrak Train on Thanksgiving Night

On Thanksgiving evening, a Detroit-bound Amtrak train carrying 107 passengers lost engine power near Marshall, Michigan, amid severe winter weather conditions. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

The incident occurred around 8:42 p.m. in Marengo Township, leaving the train immobile during a snowstorm. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies, along with multiple local agencies, responded promptly to ensure passenger safety. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

Evacuation efforts lasted several hours under challenging conditions. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

Marshall Public Schools provided buses to transport passengers to the Amtrak station in downtown Battle Creek. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

Remaining passengers were transferred to a second Amtrak train that arrived at the scene. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

All passengers were safely relocated, and no injuries were reported. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to the Marengo Township Fire Department, Marshall Police Department, Marshall Area Firefighters Ambulance Authority, Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, and Marshall Public Schools for their cooperation and support during the response. ([wnem.com](https://www.wnem.com/2025/11/28/amtrak-train-loses-power-stranding-107-passengers-thanksgiving/?utm_source=openai))

This incident highlights the importance of preparedness and community collaboration during severe weather events.